Best Associate Degree Programs at Frederick Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Frederick Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$2,023
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$8,886
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 34.2% |
+$406,245 | $63,994 | $8,886 | $11,750 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 34.2% |
+$141,228 | $49,950 | $8,886 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 34.2% |
+$115,138 | $49,749 | $8,886 | $16,348 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 34.2% |
-$147,285 | $36,001 | $8,886 | $7,062 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 34.2% |
-$247,332 | $30,522 | $8,886 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 34.2% |
-$280,134 | $29,485 | $8,886 | $8,935 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.